Subject: Mathematics (6 - 12) Title: Sweethearts and Data AnalysisDescription: This activity uses boxes of Sweethearts for students to gather data. They will perform computations and use their data to create a circle graph, frequency table, histogram, and line plot.This lesson plan was created as a result of the Girls Engaged in Math and Science University, GEMS-U Project.Subject: Mathematics (6 - 12) Title: My Peanut Butter is Better Than Yours!Description: The students will engage in the process of statistical data comparing data using tables and scatterplots. The students will compare data using measures of center (mean and median) and measures of spread (range). This lesson can be done with the worksheet or adapted to let the students use a graphing calculator to create their own scatter plot from the data table. This lesson is modified and adapted from Samples and Populations, Connected Math, Prentice Hall- Publisher.This lesson plan was created as a result of the Girls Engaged in Math and Science, GEMS Project funded by the Malone Family Foundation.Subject: Mathematics (8 - 12) Title: Interpreting and Displaying Sets of DataDescription: The students will be able to take a set of given data and interpret the data into quartiles. Students should then be able to determine the parameters for a box and whisker plot by identifying outliers, interquartile range, and the five number summary. Students will determine the best method for displaying data whether it be line plot, scatterplot, box and whisker plot, etc.This lesson plan was created as a result of the Girls Engaged in Math and Science, GEMS Project funded by the Malone Family Foundation.Subject: Mathematics (6 - 12) Title: BOX-AND-WHISKER--With a Bed SheetDescription: The class will make a list of all of their classmates heights, ages in months, and shoe sizes. They will then use this data to create a human box-and-whisker plot. This lesson plan was created as a result of the Girls Engaged in Math and Science, GEMS Project funded by the Malone Family Foundation.Subject: Mathematics (8 - 12), or Technology Education (9 - 12) Title: The State Capital of Stem and LeafDescription: This lesson is a hands-on, technology based math lesson. Students will create a stem-and-leaf plot and scatter plot both manually and using Microsoft Excel. This lesson plan was created as a result of the Girls Engaged in Math and Science, GEMS Project funded by the Malone Family Foundation.Subject: Mathematics (7 - 12) Title: Statistically ThinkingDescription: The object of this project is for students to learn how to find univariate and bivariate statistics for sets of data. Also, the students will be able to determine if two sets of data are linearly correlated and to what degree. The students will use Microsoft PowerPoint and Excel to find, organize, and present their projects to the class.

Thinkfinity Lesson Plans

Subject: MathematicsTitle: Think of a Graph Add BookmarkDescription: This reproducible transparency, from an Illuminations lesson, asks students to sketch a graph in which the side length of a square is graphed on the horizontal axis and the perimeter of the square is graphed on the vertical axis.Thinkfinity Partner: IlluminationsGrade Span: 9,10,11,12

Subject: MathematicsTitle: Count on MathAdd BookmarkDescription: In this unit of two lessons, from Illuminations, students develop number sense through activities involving collection, representation, and analysis of data. In addition, students practice reading and writing large numbers and use estimation to arrive at appropriate answers.Thinkfinity Partner: IlluminationsGrade Span: 3,4,5,6,7,8

Subject: Mathematics,ScienceTitle: Finding Our Top SpeedAdd BookmarkDescription: This Illuminations lesson sets the stage for a discussion of travel in the solar system. By considering a real-world, hands-on activity, students develop their understanding of time and distance. The mathematics necessary for the lesson relate to measuring time and distance as well as graphing to portray the data collected.Thinkfinity Partner: IlluminationsGrade Span: 6,7,8

Subject: MathematicsTitle: Apple Pie Recording ChartAdd BookmarkDescription: This reproducible activity sheet, from an Illuminations lesson, prompts students to use strings and rulers to measure and record the distance around several round objects, as well as the distance across the middle of those objects.Thinkfinity Partner: IlluminationsGrade Span: 6,7,8

Subject: MathematicsTitle: Automobile Mileage: Age vs. MileageAdd BookmarkDescription: In this lesson, one of a multi-part unit from Illuminations, students plot data about automobile mileage and interpret the meaning of the slope and y-intercept of the least squares regression line. By examining the graphical representation of the data, students analyze the meaning of the slope and y-intercept of the line and put those meanings in the context of the real-life application. This lesson incorporates an interactive regression line applet.Thinkfinity Partner: IlluminationsGrade Span: 9,10,11,12

Subject: MathematicsTitle: Automobile Mileage: Comparing and ContrastingAdd BookmarkDescription: In this lesson, one of a multi-part unit from Illuminations, students compare and contrast their findings from previous lessons of the unit. This lesson allows students the time they need to think about and discuss what they have done in the previous lessons. This lesson provides the teacher with another opportunity to listen to student discourse and assess student understanding.Thinkfinity Partner: IlluminationsGrade Span: 9,10,11,12

Subject: MathematicsTitle: Bathtub Water LevelsAdd BookmarkDescription: In this lesson, one of a multi-part unit from Illuminations, students examine real-life data that illustrates a negative slope. Students interpret the meaning of the negative slope and y-intercept of the graph of the real-life data. By examining the graphical representation of the data, students relate the slope and y-intercept of the least squares regression line to the real-life data. They also interpret the correlation coefficient of the least squares regression line. This lesson incorporates an interactive regression line applet.Thinkfinity Partner: IlluminationsGrade Span: 9,10,11,12

Subject: MathematicsTitle: Exploring Linear DataAdd BookmarkDescription: In this lesson, from Illuminations, students model linear data in a variety of settings. Students can work alone or in small groups to construct scatterplots, interpret data points and trends, and investigate the notion of line of best fit.Thinkfinity Partner: IlluminationsGrade Span: 6,7,8,9,10,11,12

Subject: MathematicsTitle: Gallery WalkAdd BookmarkDescription: In this lesson, one of a multi-part unit from Illuminations, students view the work of other students in the class and explain their own work. Students move from graph to graph during this time and, without any talking, view the work of their classmates. While on their Gallery Walk, the students think about the data their classmates plotted and whether or not the information accompanying each graph seems appropriate. Each pair of students then stands next to their own work and explains one of the graphs.Thinkfinity Partner: IlluminationsGrade Span: 9,10,11,12

Subject: MathematicsTitle: Least Squares RegressionAdd BookmarkDescription: In this nine-lesson unit, from Illuminations, students interpret the slope and y-intercept of least squares regression lines in the context of real-life data. Students use an interactive applet to plot the data and calculate the correlation coefficient and equation of the least squares regression line. These lessons develop skills in connecting, communicating, reasoning, and problem solving as well as representing fundamental ideas about data.Thinkfinity Partner: IlluminationsGrade Span: 9,10,11,12

Subject: MathematicsTitle: Mathematics as CommunicationAdd BookmarkDescription: This lesson, from Illuminations, focuses on interpreting and creating graphs that are functions of time. Students complete four activity sheets that focus on graphs of time vs. speed and how many times an event occurred in a specific amount of time.Thinkfinity Partner: IlluminationsGrade Span: 6,7,8

Subject: MathematicsTitle: Bouncing Tennis BallsAdd BookmarkDescription: In this lesson, from Illuminations, students develop their skills in collecting and recording data using the real-world situation of a bouncing tennis ball. They use the data collected to formulate the relationship between the dependent and independent variable in their experiment.Thinkfinity Partner: IlluminationsGrade Span: 6,7,8

Subject: MathematicsTitle: Printing BooksAdd BookmarkDescription: In this lesson, from Illuminations, students explore the relationships among lines, slopes, and y-intercepts using the real-world situation of the printing of their textbook. They use data presented in tables, graphs, and equation form for problem-solving.Thinkfinity Partner: IlluminationsGrade Span: 6,7,8

Subject: MathematicsTitle: Taking Its TollAdd BookmarkDescription: In this Illuminations lesson, students compare the price of a toll to the distance traveled. Students investigate data numerically and graphically to determine the per-mile charge, and they predict the cost if a new tollbooth were added along the route.Thinkfinity Partner: IlluminationsGrade Span: 6,7,8

Subject: MathematicsTitle: The Effects of OutliersAdd BookmarkDescription: This lesson, one of a multi-part unit from Illuminations, provides students with the opportunity to investigate the relationship between a set of data points and a curve used to fit the data points, using a computer-based interactive tool. Using the Regression Line Applet, students investigate the effect of outliers on a regression line and easily see their significance.Thinkfinity Partner: IlluminationsGrade Span: 9,10,11,12

Subject: MathematicsTitle: Traveling DistancesAdd BookmarkDescription: In this lesson, one of a multi-part unit from Illuminations, students interpret the meaning of the slope and y-intercept of a graph of real-life data. By examining the graphical representation of the data, students relate the slope and y-intercept of the least squares regression line to the real-life data. They also interpret the correlation coefficient of the resulting least squares regression line. This lesson incorporates an interactive regression line applet.Thinkfinity Partner: IlluminationsGrade Span: 9,10,11,12

Subject: Mathematics,Professional DevelopmentTitle: Building BridgesAdd BookmarkDescription: In this lesson, from Illuminations, students attempt to make a transition from arithmetical to algebraic thinking by extending from problems that have single-solution responses. Values organized into tables and graphs are used to move toward symbolic representations. Problem situations involving linear, quadratic, and exponential models are employed.Thinkfinity Partner: IlluminationsGrade Span: 6,7,8